PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Staller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's entrance music is tim finnegans. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Anderson
vs
Staller

178 cm
26
195 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

188 cm
33
190 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Staller!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Staller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Staller lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Staller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Staller wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Staller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Staller has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gentlemanly Scholars Fight Club Gym(4 Sprbt 4*+)(1 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staller throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Staller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Staller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Staller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Staller is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staller throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Staller postures up.
Staller passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Staller is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Staller is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to roll over but Staller keeps him under control.
Staller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.

Staller is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Staller to get the leverage.
Staller trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.

Staller is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Staller trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Staller seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Staller is looking to stall here but Anderson recovers full guard.
Staller has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Machine Shop Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Staller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Staller passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Staller on the ground.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Staller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Staller with a poor takedown

and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Staller!
Anderson wants to stand but Staller has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Staller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Staller is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson blocks the strikes from Staller.
Staller is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Staller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Staller manages to get to full guard.

Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson won't allow Staller to sweep him here.
Anderson wanted to stand there but Staller had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Staller preventing the sweep.

Staller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Staller has Anderson in his guard.
Staller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Staller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Staller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Staller wants to sweep but no luck.
Staller is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Staller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Staller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Staller controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Staller trying to control but Anderson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson prevents Staller from improving his position.
Staller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Staller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Staller.

Staller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staller wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Staller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Staller is out of range.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Staller shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Staller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Staller.
Staller fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Staller shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Staller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Staller.
Staller dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staller goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Staller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice combination there by Anderson.

Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Staller wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but Staller is controlling the position.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Staller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Staller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Staller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Staller throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Staller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson pushes Staller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Anderson leaves Staller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Anderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Staller to the ground. Anderson is now in Staller's guard.
Anderson wants to stand but Staller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Staller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Staller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Staller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Staller is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Staller wants to hit a switch here but Anderson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Staller there!
Patrick Staller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson is looking to stand but Anderson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Brownie Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Anderson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Staller has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Staller!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brownie Anderson.
I think Staller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Staller!
Patrick Staller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.